Richard T. Freije

Partner

Overview

Dick Freije is a collaborative business partner and leader with more than 30 years of experience advising the insurance industry on strategic, corporate/regulatory, market conduct and troubled company matters. Dick became just the second practice group leader in the history of Faegre Baker Daniels’ insurance group on January 1, 2015. (So far, although he is too humble to say so, things are going great.)

Insolvencies

Dick also practices in the area of insurance company rehabilitations and liquidations, including representation of the National Organization of Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Associations in many multistate life, annuity and health company insolvencies. Dick also works with insurance companies and other entities concerning troubled companies.

In-House Counsel Experience

From March 1998 to December 1999, Dick served as the Interim General Counsel of Indianapolis Life Insurance Company. From January 1, 2000, to July 31, 2001, he served as Indianapolis Life Insurance Company's Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative and Legal Officer. At Indianapolis Life, Dick led Indianapolis Life's demutualization and combination with AmerUs Group Co. and acted as the CEO's chief-of-staff. Drawing on that experience, Dick has provided strategic counsel to insurance company management and boards of directors.

International

Midwest

Mountain

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